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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day One: ANSWERS Sentence Subordinating conjunction Co-ordinating conjunction 1 Whether you like it or not, I m going out to the park. They were going to go to France, but the children voted against it. You need to learn the Highway Code before learning to drive. 2 in 3 through, behind 4 The ten-year-old girl was very confident. (Option 2) 5 E.g. because / since / as / although but not and as that is a co-ordinating conjunction Commas used correctly Commas used incorrectly 6 The luminous, blue moon was seen for miles around. The tray, filled with cups and saucers crashed onto the floor. The puppy, who was very playful, finally fell asleep. an exclamation (Option 4) Everybody crowded around Sarah and cheered. She had finally completed the London Marathon. 9 E.g. couldn't / wouldn t / didn t / can t 10 adverb (Option 4)
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Two: ANSWERS 1 What a thrilling ride that was! (Option 3) How tasty that chocolate cake looks! (Option 5) 2 The whole pride except for the male went hunting. (Option 2) 3 words with the same / a similar meaning 4 Although the scorpion is one of the smallest creatures, it is deadly. 5 fell, was 6 Sentence The mug, which had a chip on the rim, was left in the sink. Before you start another game, pack those toys away. I don t need school dinner today as I have brought a pack lunch. Main clause Subordinate clause The pirate looked out to sea and yelled, Land ahoy! whose (Option 3) 9 I enjoy walking on the beach, even though it is usually windy, and getting my feet wet. 10 The coat is mine. These pencils are hers.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Three: ANSWERS 1 had finished (Option 2) Active voice Passive Voice 2 The film was enjoyed by the whole family. Everyone applauded the man of the match. The car was fixed by the mechanic. The class bought lots of souvenirs after the tour. 3 excited, new, superhero 4 you are, do not, I will 5 She went back to her mum s house. (Option 4) 6 semi-colon (Option 1) responsible, adorable, believable, incredible Were there lots of colourful lanterns? 9 This bag has a leaking juice box ruining their homework? Charlie s football boots were muddy after the match. 10 The team couldn t believe they had won the league. I left my bags at my parents house, so I could not play netball.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Four: ANSWERS 1 I ll take one of those prizes. (Option 4) 2 After they left Sam, Sanjay and Kevin went to the skate park. 3 I am enjoying this juicy apple. 4 My favourite band (Zoom) are performing at Wembley. (Option 2) 5 I know that bike is mine as its paint is flaking by the handle bars. 6 The dolphin is not a fish: it is a mammal. foolish, mindless (Option 3) E.g. Verb: I choose to fly via Heathrow. E.g. Noun: There is a fly in my soup. 9 My hair is very curly, which makes it hard to brush. (Option 1) Present tense Past tense 10 You jump You hop You go You refer You jumped You hopped You went You referred 4 of 11
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Five: ANSWERS 1 were (Option 3) 2 The spring bulbs were planted around the borders. (Option 2) I know he s here as he just walked past me a minute ago. (Option 3). 3 Come and see me next week; I am booked up until Saturday. 4 The captain realised that the old man, who was ninety-five, had fallen overboard. Word Synonym Antonym conclude finish begin 5 courageous brave cowardly / fearful awful dreadful great graceful poised / elegant awkward 6 What vicious claws those bears had Have you got your umbrella Carrots don t help you see at night Walk one behind the other sensibly command question exclamation statement The smallest house had a red front door. S V O e.g. mine / yours 9 We met up with Jamal and Anne in London to see the show. (Option 4) 10 In 2003, Estonia became a member of the European Union. (Option 4)
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Six: ANSWERS 1 It s ten o clock. Let s go back to the hall as it is Mrs Smith s assembly today. 2 When the siren went off, the squad assembled for duty and S M they started their fitness drills. M 3 Limping slightly, the injured tiger strolled away from the waterhole. 4 The children applauded when the choir finished their song. Kim often takes fruit to her Gran at the weekend, before she goes to a club. 5 The chubby and happy baby babbled to his parents in a cute voice. 6 I bought several snacks: sandwiches, oranges, pears and water. (Option 1) Words will not she would he will she has Contracted form won t she d he ll she s E.g. I need to take a packed lunch, a warm jumper and a waterproof. (Accept list items in any order.) understand al 9 magic less sleeve able 10 adverb (Option 2)
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Seven: ANSWERS 1 Where did you hide the eggs for the Easter Egg hunt? (Option 3) Sentence Noun Verb 2 The object of the game is to win. I object to being sent off the field. That is a very curious object. 3 The submarine surged forward as water gushed out from the propellers. 4 Joe stayed up all night because he had received bad news. 5 You need to add eight ounces (150 grams) of flour. (Option 1) The candidate for the new caretaker was unambitious. 6 This means that the caretaker was not ambitious. The candidate for the new caretaker was overambitious. This means that the caretaker was too ambitious. I expect to be contacted before you leave home. (Option 1) Please accept our apologies for the delay. (Option 3) a) dashes b) brackets or commas 9 A mysterious wreck was discovered by the diver.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Eight: ANSWERS 1 Tiddles is a cat; Spot is a dog. (Option 4) 2 I didn t see any squirrels in the big oak tree. 3 to drag or pull away (Option 2) 4 horrid 5 The longest river in South America is the Amazon River (6992 kilometres) which travels through Brazil. 6 What time does the match start? (or any suitable question) Jo bakes muffins at school. He plans to sell them at the school fair. is baking is planning He made a card because it was his Dad s birthday. After she picks me up, Granny is taking me shopping for a new coat. Although it was after midnight, the baby was still wide awake. 9 The ladies looked great in their shimmering ballgowns. (Option 1) The pigs were grazing in the top field. (Option 4) 10 My friend and I see him all the time.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Nine: ANSWERS 1 Shannon, I, she 2 The Winter Olympics were held in South Korea in 201. (Option 4) 3 The conservationist wanted to ensure that no animals were kept in captivity as every creature has the right to a life of safety and freedom. 4 windy, dangerous 5 The rebels say they want peace - sounds unlikely. 6 I wanted to buy the jacket that matched the trousers. I like to have my own bottle of water when I go to the gym. Despite the shower of sparks, the workman refused to wear his googles. The team couldn t score any goals so they gave up. Ashley asked, Could I have a longer time to finish my homework? 9 Present tense You stroll You hurry You dream You buy Past tense You strolled You hurried You dreamt You bought 10 as a subordinate clause (Option 4)
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Day Ten: ANSWERS Keep quiet? 1 I like have peace and quite! I m going to be quite now, are you. 2 during, beside (Option 2) 3 The scientist had to be careful when moving the chemicals. The cake fell onto the floor as Paulo carried it so carelessly. 4 5 Get some paper. / Fold a piece a paper in half. (Any command sentence relating to task) NOTE: Fronted adverbials must be followed by a comma. E.g. First, get some paper. I will put the cases in the car while you switch off the lights so we can leave because I don t want to be late. 6 The music, which was too loud, gave me a headache. (Option 3) Singular goose thief echo salmon Plural geese thieves echoes salmon A tomato isn t a vegetable, is it? (Option 2) What are carbohydrates? (Option 3) 9 She will leave at lunchtime today. (Option 3) 10 I finally finished my school project; it was amazing.